Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment related to road and bridge maintenance and construction.

Essential Functions:

1. Operates heavy equipment such as a motor grader, roller, blacktop machine, chip spreader, compactor, and other heavy equipment
2. Breaks up asphalt on roads needing repair or replacement
3. Cuts, lays, and covers pipe
4. Digs, compacts, and covers trenches for disposal of refuse
5. Performs finished grading operations
6. Spreads gravel, sand, rock, and asphalt
7. Patches road and bridge surfaces
8. Performs bridge maintenance work such as mowing road ditches, installing and maintaining culverts, and filling washouts
9. Rebuilds roads and bridges
10. Sets up and picks up construction cones and signs
11. Performs light maintenance and servicing of work in connection with the operations of related equipment
12. Hauls rock, asphalt, and sand
13. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
14. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
15. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
16. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed
17. Protects and maintains any confidential information, whether oral, written, or electronic

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

1. High school diploma or other equivalent
2. One year of road and bridge maintenance and heavy equipment operator experience preferred

Certifications / Licenses:

1. Valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of road and bridge or landfill materials, equipment, and equipment maintenance
2. Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the safe and efficient operations of related equipment
3. Knowledge of techniques and materials used in road and bridge construction and repair or landfill operations
4. Ability to operate a motor grader, tractor and roller, loader, dozer, crane, backhoe, and other heavy and light construction and road maintenance equipment
5. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
6. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
7. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
8. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
9. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills
11. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
12. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
13. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees
14. Attention to detail

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements: Work is primarily heavy and may require the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Also requires the ability to crouch, grasp, pull, push, reach, stand, walk, stoop, talk, see, walk, and make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive reasoning.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in physical effort and manual labor. Adverse weather conditions and working with heavy equipment are factors in this position.

The successful applicant will also be required to participate in the FHWA (CDL) drug-testing program.

Regular attendance is required. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm during cold months and the schedule is Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm during warmer months.